There have not been any population-based surveys in Germany to date on the frequency of various types of sexual behavior. The topic is of interdisciplinary interest, particularly with respect to the prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Within the context of a survey that dealt with multiple topics, information was obtained from persons about their sexual orientation, sexual practices, sexual contacts outside relationships, and contraception. Among some groups of persons, routine sexual-medicine examinations may help contain the spread of sexually transmitted infections.

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Prostitution in Germany is legal, as are other aspects of the sex industry , including brothels , advertisement, and job offers through HR companies. Full-service sex work is widespread and regulated by the German government , which levies taxes on it. However, the social stigmatization of sex work persists and many workers continue to lead a double life. Sex work in historically German lands has never been outlawed and has been described since the Middle Ages. Some municipalities actively encouraged it and far from existing on the margins, sex workers were often honoured guests, who maintained domestic order as an outlet and lesser evil to such things as adultery and rape.